tag:www.nadallas.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=15Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition Page 15Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-15T23:50:08-05:00urn:uuid:03bf2fc8-19ba-47bd-a7a9-78ffdcb701822019-08-15T23:50:08-05:002019-08-15T23:50:08-05:00What’s Your Child’s EQ?: Six Ways to Raise Emotional Intelligence2015-10-30 10:31:26 -0500Teal SwanBy listening closely to our children and validating their emotions, we can empower them to better handle tough situations, sometimes all on their own.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:63b8419f-86a4-4f0e-b1c0-9532548a51072019-08-15T23:36:14-05:002021-03-02T13:22:20-06:00Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children: Relief for Stressful Social Situations2015-10-30 09:59:18 -0500Rachael OppyIf they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:766627fc-33a0-4689-b4c3-f1535ba0e6132019-08-16T00:06:59-05:002019-08-16T00:06:59-05:00Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Hypertension in Kids: Heart Issues Face the Unborn2015-10-30 09:59:10 -0500AnonymousChildren born to pregnant women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or other antidepressant drugs have a 40-50 percent higher chance of high blood pressure in childhood.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b19330ea-9b08-4ee1-9aa8-a6ed93bc878f2019-08-15T23:13:10-05:002019-08-15T23:13:10-05:00Early Puberty: The New Normal?2015-09-30 10:18:19 -0500Kathleen BarnesAmerican girls often start physically maturing these days before age 10—a dramatic drop in the onset rate of puberty that appears linked to diet, chemicals and stress.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:64507cce-4a65-4ba4-837c-2d5476d586952019-08-16T00:19:14-05:002019-08-16T00:19:14-05:00U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids: Children in America are Dehydrated2015-09-30 09:25:41 -0500AnonymousMore than half of U.S. kids ages 6 to 19 are insufficiently hydrated.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ed5d943d-1b9e-4027-b8ef-3d56088902612019-08-15T23:59:02-05:002021-03-22T13:49:52-05:00Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past Pain: Soothing Sounds2015-09-30 09:25:14 -0500Rachael OppyAfter major surgery, children that listened to their favorite music or an audio book felt significantly less pain.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4b4ddb6d-d1e3-4c94-b6da-725386bd9a102019-08-16T00:02:37-05:002019-08-16T00:02:37-05:00Whole Child Sports: Free Play Earns the Winning Score2015-08-31 11:57:29 -0500Luis Fernando LlosaParents may believe organized sports are best for kids, but free play is actually what makes kids creative, resilient and better problem-solvers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:53e6c06f-41fb-4836-86d2-0b3ee74c5cd52019-08-15T23:12:13-05:002019-08-15T23:12:13-05:00Think Before You Ink: How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible2015-07-31 10:48:58 -0500April ThompsonA tattoo that feels adventurous today can cut off future adventures, especially when it comes to jobs.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:db503ea6-c200-4c9e-b97c-cb051b4078352019-08-16T00:18:56-05:002021-03-02T13:56:00-06:00Constipated Kids Helped by Tummy Massage: Brings Natural Relief for Kids2015-07-31 10:19:18 -0500Rachael OppyTwenty minutes a day of abdominal massage relieved chronic constipation in 87 percent of children participating in a University of Washington study.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:25ada440-6d85-4645-b8a8-5d77dce5c6d92019-08-15T23:35:46-05:002021-03-11T14:47:48-06:00Enlightened Parenting: Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids2015-07-31 10:18:57 -0500Meredith MontgomeryBeing a conscious parent means opening ourselves to a child’s true needs for both direction and autonomy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:909104c2-ab61-4fc3-bf3c-dd15317862982019-08-15T23:09:57-05:002019-08-15T23:09:57-05:00Produce Produces Heftier Newborns: Fruits and Veggies Linked to Healthy Birth Weights2015-07-31 10:18:45 -0500AnonymousPregnant women that eat lots of fruits and veggies give birth to babies with higher birth weight, which is linked to better brain development throughout the infant’s life.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:921c13be-e055-49d2-a3c0-8ab7463326512019-08-15T23:27:48-05:002019-08-15T23:27:48-05:00Adventures in Nature: Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks2015-06-30 10:16:00 -0500Harriet ShugarmanShowing off the glories of nature to our kids can be as easy as taking off to the nearest state park for a camping weekend.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex 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